If South America still isn’t on your list, this is the year to fix that. Eleven countries, minimal time difference for North American travelers, and a roster of experiences that ranges from Bolivia’s mirror-like salt flats to the moai of Easter Island, Patagonia’s glaciers, the thunder of Iguazú Falls, and Amazon river cruises that drift past wildlife you’ll never forget. Travelers usually go for one bucket-list moment — Machu Picchu, Carnival in Rio, a Malbec dinner in Buenos Aires — and come home planning the next trip. Here’s a closer look at the corners of the continent worth building a real itinerary around.
Happy Travels!
